The BERNINA Foot-of-the-Month for March is the #63 Zigzag Hemmer Foot (3mm). This means you save 25% off the #63 hemmer foot for both new and old style machines.

You just got to love a foot that makes your life so much easier! BERNINA’s series of hemmer feet allow you to take a raw edge of fabric and have it double-folded and stitched all in one motion. No more burning your fingers with the iron while trying to fold perfect 1/8″ seams and then trying to keep your stitch straight.

The genius of this foot is the little scroll-y bit at the front of the foot. Once you feed your fabric through the scroll, it double folds the fabric before it gets to the needle.

The trick to using the #63 Zigzag hemmer, and all the hemmer feet, is to make sure you feed the fabric evenly keeping it in the scroll. Once you get the fabric started, just hold the fabric up a bit and let it feed smoothly. I suggest practicing first with some scraps to get the hang of it but once you got it, your good to go.

There are a series of the hemmer feet with varying widths and stitch styles. Come stop by the shop to pick up yours and get more information.

BERNINA’s Foot-of-the-Month for February is the #23 Applique Foot. That means you save 25% off the #23 foot for both new and old style machines through the end of the month.

With its clear sole, you have an unobstructed view of the needle and stitching area which makes placing your stitches exactly where you want them so much easier. The cutout underneath the foot allows bulky satin stitches to pass under the foot without catching even around curves.

The #23 foot has a small hole on the front of the machine where you can feed small cord or thicker thread such as perle cotton to create a raised satin stitch or reinforce the edge of a fabric.

Tip: When creating satin stitches, run your bobbin thread through the small hole in the finger of your bobbin case or change to your embroidery bobbin case. This will increase the bobbin tension and pull the top thread to the back preventing the bobbin thread from showing through on the edges.

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This week during BERNINA’s Sew-Cessorize, Annual Super Accessory Sale, we’ll be featuring several of our “must-have” feet. The ones every one should absolutely, positively have in their accessory box (ie. BERNINA Barbie closet).

I LOVE this foot! It is the perfect companion to the automatic buttonhole feature found on all BERNINAs from the 3-series on up. You can sew your buttonholes and sew on your buttons in no time flat. No more trying in vain to find those stupid little holes!

You can get this foot now here at Lola Pink Fabrics for 25% off through Monday, September 23rd. Not local? Call your local BERNINA dealer to get yours – today!

I just love the Oliver + S patterns. They are so easy to follow and well written. The finishing details they put into the patterns elevates my sewing level considerably. I always feel a great sense of accomplishment after completing one of their patterns. If you’ve been intimidated by their patterns in the past, you must come in and let us help find a good one for you to start with. They’ve got several that are geared more towards beginners.

We’ve got the entire collection of Oliver + S patterns available anytime as PDF downloads including their retired patterns you can’t find in paper form anymore. We also have a good selection of their paper patterns in the shop too

I’m working on the their Roller Skate Dress now using the new Violet Fields, Waterfront Park fabrics. Stay tuned … this one is turning out super cute too!

Hello! It’s amazing how fast time seems to be flying these days. We’ve been getting in so many awesome fabrics lately it’s been hard to keep up. We’ve got some great new prints for fall including Acacia by Tula Pink…

The raccoon is so stinking cute!!

Mom’s busy working on a sample using fabric from this collection. She using one of the classic Children’s Corner patterns and really making it pop with these modern fabrics. So excited to see it completed.

We also got in the latest from Joel Dewberry, Bungalow. For those who have been in the shop, you’ll know that Joel is one of my absolute FAVORITE fabric designers. There’s just something about his colors and prints that just suck me right in.

We’ll have what could possibly be the cutest dress ever that I made using these fabrics on the blog tomorrow. Be sure to check back!

Last but not least are some new school/team-colored chevron prints. Go Saints!!

We have sewing samples like crazy lately. The fabrics have been such an inspiration. I’ve got fabric on the cutting board now ready to go.

Hope things are finally settling down from the crazy summer. Be sure to come stop by the shop or visit us online for all the latest and greatest fabrics. Now time to get some fabric cut and a new project started!